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The MTSU Student Government Association voted to increase the student activity fee at their final meeting of the fall 2024 semester on Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

MTSU SGA Senate votes to increase student activity fee

Siri Reynolds, Staff reporter November 14, 2024
MTSU’s Student Government Association held their final senate meeting of the semester Thursday to pass legislation increasing the student activity fee and discussed housing plans with Michelle Safewright, director of MTSU Housing and Residential Life.
The Central Magnet School polling location displays a sample ballot for the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

MTSU minorities concerned for safety after 2024 election results

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 13, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, MTSU Student Government Association Senator Autumn Gray posted a Snapchat story of her Black friend from Tennessee State...

Police respond to an incident involving a student death at James E. Walker Library on Oct. 28 at MTSU. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU President Sidney McPhee confirms death in Walker Library

Sidelines Editorial Staff October 28, 2024
MTSU President Sidney McPhee confirmed that a student died on campus on Monday afternoon in a statement sent to all MTSU email addresses.
Club secretary for the American Democracy Project, Kayla Jenkins, is standing in front of the KUC urging people to register to vote.

Voter registration initiatives have resounding success on MTSU campus

Hannah Ferreira October 9, 2024

Feature photo from the Sidelines Archive Story by Hannah Ferreira Voter registration initiatives on campus, led by the American Democracy Project, had resounding success this year even in the wake...

MTSU President Sidney McPhee joined the joint Senate-Freshman Council meeting on Oct. 3, 2024, and took questions from SGA members. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Sidney McPhee discusses Forrest Hall with SGA: ‘We have not given up’

Jenene Grover October 4, 2024

Feature photo by Siri Reynolds Story by Siri Reynolds MTSU President Sidney McPhee addressed questions from Student Government Association members about Forrest Hall, faculty salaries, and other...

MTSU's Student Government Association has offices on the third floor of the Student Union building. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

Princeton Review ranks MTSU Student Government Association nationally

Hannah Carley, Contributing writer September 15, 2024
MTSU Student Government Association ranked 20th most active in the nation this year due to its consistent growth in student interaction and its versatile methods for communicating with the student body.
Student Government Association held their second Senate Meeting at MTSU, on Sept. 12. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

SGA recap: Second meeting brings Faculty Senate President, election, Forrest Hall discussion

Siri Reynolds, Contributing writer September 13, 2024
MTSU’s Student Government Association held its second meeting of the semester Thursday, featuring a discussion with a special guest: Faculty Senate President and history professor Suzanne Sutherland.
MTSU Parking Services issues parking tickets to students in higher quantities at the beginning of the semester. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

How do you appeal an MTSU parking ticket?

Hannah Carley, Staff reporter September 10, 2024
To combat students struggling with parking tickets and regulations at the beginning of the semester, the Student Government Association and Parking Services offer resources and information.
Khalilah Doss became the new Vice President of Student Affairs July 15 after an extensive interview process. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Who is Dr. Khalilah Doss, the new Vice President of Student Affairs?

Jenene Grover, News editor September 4, 2024
The new Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Khalilah Doss, is already impacting campus with her approachability and eagerness to serve and began exhibiting True Blue spirit within her first few months working at MTSU.
Sen. Jenene Grover, a sponsor of the bill, introduces the resolution to MTSU's Student Government Association.

SGA unanimously approves resolution calling for biweekly pay

Ethan Schmidt March 23, 2024

Featured photos by Ethan Schmidt Story by Ethan Schmidt If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. The Student...

The Womack parking sign currently says that the lot is for red parking passes only. (Taken by Hannah Carley)

Womack Lot to be turned into parking for dorm residents and commuters

Alyssa Williams March 19, 2024

Featured photos by Hannah Carley Story by Hannah Carley If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. A new approved...

Ben Payson answers questions at the 2024-2025 Student Government Association Debate (Taken by Hannah Carley.)

Polarizing SGA presidential candidate enters social media firing match with former student senator

Alyssa Williams March 1, 2024

Featured photo by Hannah Carley Story by Hannah Carley and Alyssa Williams If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Editor's...

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